Sodium malate
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Sodium malate | |
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IUPAC name | Disodium 2-hydroxybutanedioate |
Other names | Disodium malate |
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SMILES | C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C4H4Na2O5 |
Molar mass | 178.05 g/mol |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Sodium malate is a compound with formula Na2C4H4O5. It is the sodium salt of malic acid. As a food additive, it has the E number E350.
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